Life with and after the British Transport Police for RPD Max

Max was a rescue dog, located in Derbyshire , purchased by the British Transport Police.

He flew through his 8 week foundation training, licensed by Greater Manchester Police.

Max and I developed into an effective explosive search dog team.

Regularly deployed at central London stations. Max was a friendly, enthusiast, loyal dog that always welcomed attention from the travelling public.

We would diligently undertake, all VIP and Royal train movements ensuring  all parties entered and departed the railway network safely and securely, without incident.

We were fortunate enough to, train alongside the military, be deployed on mutual aid to GMP, Sussex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Durham and the PSNI police services.

Max and I, as one would expect, forged a very close bond over the years and throughout our time on the dog section.

When Max was retired in 2013, needless to say, I was keen to have him retired to me, keeping him as a pet.
On that day I made a promise to Max that I would look after him whatever happens, until such time.

I took Max on a family road trip holiday, by car, through France to Northern Spain, where we swam in the warm Mediterranean Sea. This set a standard, we’d most always take him on holiday with us wherever possible and he was partial to a digestive biscuit.

Throughout his retirement years Max would sleep in the kitchen, or lounge, whichever he’d choose. He was walked twice a day, had his yearly veterinary checks.
Max was a much loved companion and family champion. I can, hand on heart say, I kept that promise to the best of my ability…that time came, 14:22 09/06/2023.

May he rest in peace.